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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Make grilled cheese superb

By Healthy Exchanges King Features Syndicate

Getting tired of turkey and all of the fixins that go with it? How about a special grilled-cheese sandwich with a bowl of soup.

Bacon and Cheese Sandwich Deluxe

1/4 cup Kraft fat-free mayonnaise

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

6 tablespoons Oscar Mayer or Hormel Real Bacon Bits

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4  1/2 ounces) shredded Kraft 2 Percent Milk Cheddar cheese

8 slices reduced-calorie white or whole-wheat bread

Plug in and generously spray both sides of double-sided electric contact grill with butter-flavored cooking spray and preheat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and onion. Add bacon bits and Cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Evenly spread about 1/4 cup cheese mixture over 4 slices of bread, then top each with another slice of bread. Evenly arrange sandwiches on prepared grill. Lightly spray top of sandwiches with butter-flavored cooking spray. Close lid and grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until bread is toasted and filling is hot. Serve at once. Serves 4.

• Each serving equals: 208 calories, 8g fat, 17g protein, 17g carbs, 903mg sodium, 250mg calcium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch; Carb Choices: 1.